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Rosemary Essential Oil
(rosemarinus
officinalis)
Characteristics
A
colorless or pale yellow liquid with a strong, fresh, minty, herbaceous
scent and a woody, balsamic undertone. A shrubby evergreen bush up to 6
feet high with silvery green, needle shaped leaves and pale blue
flowers. The whole plant is strongly aromatic.
Aromatherapy
and Skin Care
Acne,
dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, greasy hair, insect repellent, lice,
promotes hair growth, scabies, stimulates scalp, varicose veins,
arteriosclerosis, fluid retention, gout, muscular pain, palpitations,
poor circulation, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough,
colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, jaundice, colds, flu, infections,
headaches, hypotension, neuralgia, mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion,
stress related disorders, analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant,
antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent,
diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, fungicidal, hypertensive,
parasiticide, restorative, stimulant
Extraction
Essential
oil by steam distillation of the fresh flowering tops.
Blends
Well With
Lavender,
Citronella, Oregano, Thyme, Pine, Basil, Peppermint, Cedarwood,
Petitgrain, Cinnamon, and other spice oils
Cautions
Non-toxic,
non-irritant (in dilution only), non-sensitizing. Avoid during
pregnancy. Not to be used by epileptics.
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